Passed today! My study breakdown — AR course + TIA vs Study Hall
Just got my results, passed! AT-T-T🎉 Here's what worked for me, hoping it helps someone.
I used AR's Udemy course for the 35 contact hours, then spent a full month grinding practice questions before the exam. The structure that worked for me:
●TIA (AR), solid for building confidence and understanding the reasoning, but I found it easier than the real exam.
●Study Hall (PMI), switched here when TIA felt too comfortable. Way more challenging and much closer to what you'll actually see on exam day.
The biggest thing I'd tell anyone preparing: mindset is everything. The PMP isn't testing your memory, it's testing your judgment as a project manager. Think proactively, communicate early, trust your team. Once that clicks, the questions start making sense instead of feeling like tricks.
Happy to answer any questions. Good luck to everyone still in the grind, you've got this! 💪